ICT Education Program for Future Global ICT Leaders

ICT Education Program for Future Global ICT Leaders Together with the world, toward the future Global IT Technology Program Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr

Contents I. Introduction Director s Message Program Overview About KAIST II. Education Degree Requirement Curriculum Special Programs International Government Consigned Education III. Global Network IV. Scholarship International Conference and Workshop Global ICT Forum International Government consigned Education MOU Contract Establishment V. Qualification Qualification of Applicants How to Apply Timetable for ITTP Admissions VI. Campus Life Housing Facilities and Medical Service ITTP Facilities

I. Introduction Director s Message Since the IT industry has become a key asset for the competitiveness of a nation, developing human resources is of great importance for a nation. The Republic of Korea, as one of the leading countries in the IT industry, seeks to play a more active role to meet this demand of the time. One of the efforts to meet this challenge is Global IT Technology Program (ITTP) offered at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), starting from 2006 with an aim to build global network of IT leaders around the world. ITTP, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, African Development Bank and other foreign governments, offers a customized master's and doctoral degree program for government officials, employees of public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the IT fields of foreign countries. All the students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master s students and up to 3 years for doctorate students. This program focuses on transferring advanced technologies and business strategies of Korea to the global IT leaders of the next generation. After the education at KAIST, a distinguished university, the ITTP students will acquire not only all the accumulated know-hows of the IT industry of Korea but also the creative abilities to apply learned knowledge and skills to their own countries. The graduates of the program will receive updates of current developments in the IT fields of Korea through annual or biannual newsletters, and remain networked through regularly scheduled workshops and forums. Until now 164 of IT-related government officials from 57 different countries from all over the world have joined this program, and experts from more countries are expected to join in time to come. You are invited to become a part of this great opportunity and achieve your dreams here at ITTP. August 2016 Jae Jeung Rho, Director of ITTP

I. Introduction Program Overview ITTP, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, African Development Bank and other foreign governments, offers a customized master's and doctoral degree program for government officials, employees of public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the IT fields of foreign countries. This program focuses on transferring advanced technologies and business strategies of Korea to the global IT leaders of the next generation. Until now 164 of IT-related government officials from 57 different countries from all over the world have joined this program. Vision of ITTP Vision Mission World s Top IT Education Program for Future Global IT Leaders Educating IT experts, building a global ICT network and developing global collaborations among countries To improve the living condition of all the countries. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a driving force of the 21st Century. Initiative To enhance the Digital Opportunity of all the countries. ICT means sharing literally. To provide mutual benefits to all the countries. Collaboration is a key paradigm in the future global stage. History 2006. 2 2006. 2 2008. 2 2010. 2 2010. 9 2011. 2 2011.9 2012.3 2015. 5 2015. 8 Global IT Technology Program Opened The 1st Batch of ITTP Fellows (2 Ph.D, 11MS) The 1st ITTP Commencement Ceremony (9 MS) Next African Leader Program with African Development Bank opened Received KOAFEC Best Project Award The 1st Ph. D. graduated Next Generation IT Leaders Program-Ghana with Ghana Government Next Generation IT Leaders Program-Indonesia with Indonesia Government Future E-Transformation Leadership Program with Oman government Next Generation IT Leader Program-Thailand with Thailand government

International Student Status(as of 2016 August) 164 students from 57 countries Country(Number of Students) Asia(53) Africa(68) The Middle East(9) Eastern Europe/CIS(18) Central and South America(16) Bangladesh(3), Bhutan(4), Cambodia(2), Indonesia(7), Laos(3), Malaysia(1), Mongolia(8), Myanmar(2), Nepal(6), Pakistan(3), Sri Lanka(3), Thailand(6), Vietnam(5) Algeria(3), Botswana(1), Burundi(2), Egypt(2), Eritrea(1), Ethiopia(7), Ghana(5), Guinea-Bissau(1), Kenya(4), Lesotho(1), Liberia(1), Malawi(1), Morocco(1), Nigeria(10), Rwanda(5), South Africa(2), South Sudan(1), Sudan(3), Swaziland(1), Tanzania(3), Tunisia(3), Uganda(5), Zambia(2), Zimbabwe(1) Afghanistan(2), Jordan(2), Oman(1), Qatar(1), Syria(1), Yemen(2) Azerbaijan(2), Bulgaria(1), Czech Republic(1), Kazakhstan(3), Kyrgyzstan(2), Moldova(1), Uzbekistan(8) Brazil(3), Chile(2), Columbia(1), Costa Rica(3), Dominican Republic(2), Ecuador(1), Peru(4) By Region By Workplace 11% Estern Europe/CIS 10% Central and South America 32% Asia 14% Reasearcher at National Research Center 1% Others 6% The Middle East 41% Africa 12% Employees of Public Institutions 64% Government Officials 9% Lecturer in Public University ittp@kaist GLOBAL IT LEADERS I. Introduction 07

I. Introduction About KAIST The Best Science and Technology University moving the World from the Core Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST) was established to educate and foster elite human resources for science and technology. KAIST has gone beyond its initial mission for higher education and has served as a driving force for Korea`s economic take off by serving as gateway for innovative research in advanced science and technology. KAIST has grown into globally competitive institution by producing core scientists, engineers, and future leaders in research critical for the 21st century`s globalized economy and society KAIST within Korea KAIST was established in 1971 as a research-focused university to foster elite human resources in science and technology. KAIST whithin the World KAIST has successfully become a well-respected member of the global science cmmunity. The World within KAIST KAIST now strives to become a globally renowned institute by offering the best science and technology education to its students. General Information HISOTRY established in 1971 as the Korea Advanced Institute of Science(KAIS) CAMPUS main campus located in the center of the largest R&D cluster in Daejeon ORGANIZATION 6 colleges, 33 departments/divisions, 3 affiliated Institutes FACULTY 1,241 faculties in total, 133 international faculties STUDENTS 3,843 undergraduates and 6,012 postgraduates RESEARCH total of 109 research facilities and 35,418 SCI thesis publications QS World University Ranking The QS World University Rankings are published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds(QS), a British company specializing in science and technology education. KAIST on QS World University Rankings Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 World University Ranking 90 63 60 51 43 Engineering&Technology 27 24 36 17 13 Natural Sciences 57 48 47 54 28

II. Education ITTP specially designed a customized curriculum to meet the demands of multinational government officials and help them acquire extensive knowledge in all the IT fields which global IT leaders must have. Students are able to choose their major either Engineering or IT management according to their interests. ITTP provides not only abundant opportunities to build up a network with Korean IT companies but also master s course and doctor s course. Degree Requirements Degrees to be Granted Global IT Experts Master Ph.D Engineering Management Engineering Management Non-thesis Thesis Non-thesis Thesis Master of Science in Information and Telecommunication Technology Master of Art in Information and Telecommunication Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Telecommunication Technology(Engineering) Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Telecommunication Technology(Management) Degree Requirements Master's Doctorate Required Credits 47 77 Research Paper Country report or Thesis Dissertation English Proficiency TOEIC 720, TOFEL(IBT) 83, IELTS 6.5 or higher TOEIC 720, TOFEL(IBT) 83, IELTS 6.5 or higher GPA (Grade Point Average) 3.0 or better out of the maximum 4.3 *Master`s students can choose to write a country report for non-thesis option or thesis for thesis option through discussion with their advisor ittp@kaist GLOBAL IT LEADERS II. Education 09

II. Education Curriculum Course List Classification Course No/Course Title L:E:C Mandatory General Major Requirements Electives Electives CC500 Scientific Writing CC020 Ethics and Safety I 3:0:3 1AU Required Credits (Non-Thesis MS/ Thesis MS/Ph.D.) 3/3/3 L:E:C 3:0:3 6/6/6 Engineering Major Field ITP700 Wireless Communications in Korea ITP701 Ubiquitous Computing In Korea ITP702 Software Engineering in Korea ITP703 BcN Technology in Korea ITP705 Research Design and Methods for Engineers ITP810 Special Topics in Global IT (Engineering) Management Major Field ITP750 ICT Economics and Management ITP751 Internet Business and Management ITP752 Financial and Accounting Management in IT Industry ITP753 IT Technology Management and Policy ITP755 Digital Convergence Strategy ITP756 IT Industry Research Design and Methods ITP757 Method to Implement Information(e-Government) Project ITP800 Special Topics in Global IT (management) Liberal Arts Field ITP500 Korean Conversation (to take at 1st semester) ITP505 Korean Reading (to take at 1st semester) ITP510 Korean Grammar (to take at 1st semester) ITP511 Intermediate Korean I (to take at 2nd semester) ITP512 Intermediate Korean II (to take at 3rd semester) ITP515 Advanced Korean (to take at 4th semester) ITP525 Advanced English Conversation and Presentational Skills ITP530 Advanced English Writing ITP540 Korean Culture and History I ITP541 Korean Culture and History II ITP550 Taekwondo I ITP551 Taekwondo II ITP552 Taekwondo III ITP553 Taekwondo IV ITP960 Research for M.S. Thesis ITP965 Individual Study(for M.S. Non-Thesis) ITP980 Research for Ph.D. Dissertation ITP966 M.S. Seminar ITP986 Ph.D. Seminar 3(2):0 (3):3 24/18/24 3(2):0:1 8/8/8 0:0:0 2:0:1 9/12/36 Total Required Credits 47/47/77

Features of ITTP Curriculum Major Requirements are composed of two core subjects, one selected from the engineering field and one from the IT-business field to produce global IT leaders who are equipped with superior management capabilities as well as comprehensive technological skills in the field of IT. Major Electives are representative courses of ITTP focusing on Korea's IT technologies and strategies. Professors from the Engineering and IT-Business tracks will jointly develop courses, creating a framework that combines Korea's IT technology and business models. In addition, two or three professors teach one course sequentially in order to effectively present various issues related to the specific field of technology in Korea's IT industry. Common Basics are designed to enhance comprehensive understanding of other culture, history and languages. To further improve English language proficiency, various English courses are offered. Also the Korean traditional martial art, Taekwondo, will be taught. Special Program Invited Seminar Every semester 7 or 8 Korean ICT professionals are invited and give a lecture on the current ICT issues covering a variety of practical topics which cannot be learned from classes. Also this seminar provides ITTP fellows with more network opportunities with Korean government or industries such as Samsung SDS, KT, LG CNS, ETRI, NIA etc. ittp@kaist GLOBAL IT LEADERS II. Education 11

II. Education Business Opportunity Creation Project(BOCP) Alumni Requested Collaboration Study(ARCS) Business Opportunity Creation Project is mentoring program between Korean ICT companies and ITTP students aiming to develop their own collaboration project in the field of ICT. Final reports are presented to Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA), National IT Industry Promotion Agency(NIPA) specialists at the end of every year so that they may select the best report for next year`s feasibility study and/or master plan, which will be funded by the Korean government. Alumni Requested Collaboration Study is a collaboration program supporting ITTP alumni who want to solve their own country`s ICT program with collaboration study with Korean ICT companies and organization. ITTP make them to be connected and provide financial support to the alumni. Final reports are presented to Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA), National IT Industry Promotion Agency(NIPA) specialists at the end of every year so that they may select the best report for next year`s feasibility study and/or master plan, which will be funded by the Korean government. Industry Visits and Korean Culture Tours Industry visits are held to take a view of the scene of current ICT industry of Korea such. Also ITTP offers several field trips to Korea`s traditional sites to experience and understand Korean culture and history.

International Government Consigned Education ITTP gained recognition of its academic excellence and was accepted as official education program of ITU(International Telecommunication Union) in 2006, the first year of ITTP. ITU dispatches official documents to member countries when selecting new students. Recently, requests of consigned education from foreign government and international organization Next African Leader Program / 2010.2-2018.8, 34 students Started as a part of Africa-Korea human resource development, planned and selected by KOAFEC. In 2010, in earned the Best Project Award at the KOAFEC, which corresponds to the Awards of the Minister of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. Sponsored by African Development Bank Total Budget: USD 2,739,440 Next Generation IT Leaders Program-Ghana / 2011.9-2013.8, 1 student Objectives: Creating a community of highly trained ICT professionals Sponsored by Ghana government Total Budget: USD 80,000 Next Generation IT Leaders Program-Indonesia / 2012.3-2014.2, 2 student Objectives: Building and developing a global ICT network among countries Sponsored by Indonesia government Total Budget: USD 78,000 Future E-Transformation Leadership Program-Oman / 2015.5.3-2015.5.14(for 12days), 29 students) Objectives: Preparing and qualifying Omani ICT workforce Sponsored by Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising(OEPPA) Total Budget: USD 143,100 Next Generation IT Leaders Program-Thailand / 2015.9-2017.8, 1 student Objectives: Sharing knowledge on ICT, building ICT human resources in Thailand Sponsored by KAIST, Office of the Administrative Courts in Thailand Total Budget: USD 36,264 ittp@kaist GLOBAL IT LEADERS II. Education 13

III. Global Network International Conference and Workshop ITTP co-organizes an international conference with international institutions every year with an aim to expand its global ICT network and boost collaborations among countries while sharing ITTP research accomplishments with others. Since 2006, ITTP has continued to hold international conferences in Vietnam, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Egypt and Ghana. International Workshop on ICT Development Hanoi, Vietnam 2007 International Workshop on ICT Development Tashkent, Uzbekistan Vietnam-Korea IT Policy Cooperation Forum Hanoi, Vietnam 2008 International Workshop on ICT Development Tunis, Tunisia& Cairo, Egypt Global IT Policy and Technology Seoul Conference 2008 Seoul, Korea 2009 Global IT Policy and Technology Seoul Conference 2009 Seoul, Korea International Workshop on ICT Development Tunis, Tunisia 2010 SNU ITPP-KAIST ITTP International Conference Baku, Azerbaijan SNU ITPP-KAIST ITTP International Conference Tunis, Tunisia 2011 The 4th Global ICT Seoul Conference 2011 Seoul, Korea International Conference on ICT Development Lombok, Indonesia 2012 e-government Workshop with AfDB Tunis, Tunisia 2012 International Conference on ICT Development Lombok, Indonesia 2012 Global Seoul Forum Seoul, Korea 2013 2013 Global Seoul Forum Seoul, Korea 2014 2014 e-government Workshop with AfDB Tunis, Tunisia 2014 Global ICT Seoul Forum Seoul, Korea 2015 2015 Global Commercialization Workshop and Conference Daejeon, Korea 2015 Global ICT Seoul Forum Seoul, Korea 2016 2016 Global Commercialization Workshop and Conference Daejeon, Korea

Global ICT Seoul Forum ITTP network will be tightly formed and strengthened through Seoul Global ICT forum which invites ITTP alumni to Korea even after graduation. In Global ICT Forum, ITTP alumni give presentation on their study and activities after they return to their country and students in school give presentation on their research. MOU Contract Establishment International Organization ITU: International Telecommunication Union CERT: Information Communication Institute under the Ministry of Information and Communication of Tunisia SUPCOM: National University under the Ministry of Information and Communication of Tunisia UNU-IIST: UN University in Macau Unisinos: Brazil State University CITU : Thammasat University TUIT: Tashkent University of Information Technologies OAC: Office of the Administrative Courts, Thailand OEPPA: Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising Korean Organization Public Procurement Service: supporting export of Korea On-line E-Procurement System National Information Society Agency: supporting e-government system promotion National IT Industry Promotion Agency: supporting for overseas expansion of Korean IT companies Korea Association of RFID/USN Convergence: supporting for overseas expansion of RFID/USN associated companies Korea Information Technology Service Industry Association: supporting for overseas expansion of Korean IT Software companies Encore Korea: A meeting of senior executives of the Ministry of Science and Technology supporting activities of developing countries. ittp@kaist GLOBAL IT LEADERS III. Global Network 15

IV. Scholarship Global IT Technology Program scholarship * Schoarship Details KAIST Global IT Technology Program(ITTP), sponsored by Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, offers a customized master`s and doctoral program for government officials in the ICT fields of developing countries. Staring from 2006 with an aim to build global network of ICT leaders around the world, it focuses on transferring advanced technologies and business strategies of Korea to the global ICT leaders of the next generation Tuition fee One-way airfare Economy class, Mas 1,500,000 won Living cost 1,500,000 won per month National medical insurance Relocation expenses - 1,100 Korean won = (approximately) 1.00 US dollar (as of 2016) - All the students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master`s students and 3 years for doctorate students Next African Leaders Program scholarship KAIST Next African Leaders Program(AITP), sponsored by African Development Bank, is a consigned education program providing master`s degree program for employees working in public and private sector in African countries. It has been running for 7 years since it`s establishment in Feb 2010 as a part of Africa- KOAFEC human resource development, planned and selected by KOAFEC(Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference). AITP is one of the successful projects of KOAFEC, which won KOAFEC Award at 2010 KOAFEC Ministerial conference. * Schoarship Details Tuition fee Round-way airfare Economy class, Mas 1,500,000 won per one-way trip Living cost 1,500,000 won per month National medical insurance Relocation expenses - 1,100 Korean won = (approximately) 1.00 US dollar (as of 2016) - All the students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master`s students

V. Admission Qualification of Applicants Global IT Technology Program scholarship Government officials, employees of public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the ICT-related fields in developing countries Employees from private institutions cannot apply.) Educational Background: A bachelor's or master's degree in the ICT-related area English Proficiency Test(EPT): TOEFL (ibt 83, PBT 560, CBT 220), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher *EPT should have been taken within two years from the deadline of the online application *It can be replaced with English phone interview with ITTP director Next African Leaders Program scholarship Employees working in public and private sector in the field of ICT in African countries Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in the ICT-related area English Proficiency Test(EPT): TOEFL (ibt 83, PBT 560, CBT 220), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher *EPT should have been taken within two years from the deadline of the online application *It can be replaced with English phone interview with ITTP director How to Apply KAIST Online Application Documents Application Phone > > > > Submission Review Interview Notification of Final Result *Please refer to ITTP hompage(http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr) and KAIST Admission Office(http://admission.kaist.ac.kr/international) Timetable for ITTP Admissions ITTP recruits new ITTP fellows twice a year as follows; Admission Seasons Spring Semester Fall Semester Application Deadline End of September End of April Evaluation October May Acceptance Notification End of November End of June Start of Semester March 2nd September 1st ittp@kaist GLOBAL IT LEADERS V. Admission 17

VI.Campus Life Housing KAIST operates 22 dormitories for students, 15 of which are male dormitories and 8 of which are female dormitories. Each type of dormitory features different type of room and facilities to meet student s various needs. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, bed, chair, and closet for each student. Most KAIST ITTP students stay in Munji Hall located in Munji Campus. You can get more detailed information at the KAIST International Office webpage(https://io.kaist.ac.kr/ index.do) Facilities & Medical Service For students health, KAIST offers a variety of sports facilities including Sports Complex (with fitness center, spa, basketball court, dance practice rooms and running tracks), Undergraduate Field (Soccer Field), Futsal Stadium, Swimming pool, West Gym (with basketball courts and table tennis courts) and Tennis Courts. Additionally, most of dormitories have their own gym for weight-training which operates 24/7. All facilities can be utilized free of charge so that every student can enjoy sports life and improve their health freely. KAIST also provides medical service for students at KAIST Clinic and Health Care Center in the main campus. KAIST students can receive basic treatments and medications for minor illnesses such as headache, stomachache, cold without any payment from Health Care Center. KAIST Clinic supports students by primary medical service, mental health programs, health screening program and vaccination service. Housing Medical Service Facilites ITTP Facilities ITTP provides the state-of-the-art facilities for ITTP fellows including laboratory, video-conference room, cyber classrooms and global lounge. - Each fellow will be provided an individual desk and computer of best quality in the ITTP lab. - Cyber classrooms are equipped with topnotch online education environment that offer students a chance to review lectures as needed even after graduation. - Global lounge is specially arranged next to the ITTP lab as a space of rest and networking among ITTP fellows, and also as a exhibition place for traditional souvenirs from ITTP countries.

Global IT Technology Program Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 193, Munjiro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-732, Republic of Korea T. +82-42-350-6845 F.+82-42-350-6858 ittp@kaist.ac.kr